1. The Sherwood way: Rigor for each Respect for each Reach out to each
Sherwood High School
The Sherwood way: Rigor for each Respect for each Reach out to each
Class of 2021

2. Tonight we will …
Discuss the four-year educational program at Sherwood High School;
Prepare students and parents for the transition from middle school to high school;
And provide an opportunity to attend the Course Fair to learn about academic programs and meet some Sherwood staff.

3. At Sherwood…
We focus on academics so students leave high school prepared to do whatever they want to do (open as many doors as possible). Students will be college and career ready.
We want students to be well-rounded by providing opportunities for self exploration beyond the classroom through athletics, community activities and extracurricular programs

4. What Courses Should Students Take?
Students should plan their schedules keeping the end in mind (College, Career, Military).
What are some of your goals and interests?
What am I good at?
What drives me to success?
What do colleges want me to take in high school and what grades do they expect?
Students should take courses that challenge them the most.
Rigor is different for each student
Never be satisfied with status quo and always strive to move to the next level

5. What Courses Should Students Take?
Students’ schedules should contain Honors and possibly Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
At Sherwood, students will take honors classes because they are built into the schedule.
Most colleges look at the level of rigor students take in high school
Students must complete 22 credits (28 possible in a full-time four-year program).

6. Courses for Graduation
English (4 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Science (3 credits)
Math (4 credits in high school)
Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Physical Education (1 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)
Program of Study
Foreign Language (2 credits), or
Career Development Program

7. Career & Technology Education
At Sherwood:
Academy of Health Professions
Project Lead The Way
Child Development
Environmental Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Television Production
Computer Science
College/Career Research and Development
At Edison Center:
Automotive Cluster
Construction Cluster
Human and Consumer Services Cluster

8. Four-Year Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English Math Science
Social Studies
World Language PE
Health/Elective
Fine Arts
Technology
What are your areas of interest?
Additional classes beyond the minimum requirement
College and Career Technology program
Specialty in Music or Art or Yearbook or Journalism or other electives
Programs at the Edison Center
Internship programs
College classes offered at Sherwood through Montgomery College

9. Additional Graduation Requirements
Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours)
HSA/PARCC/MISA
Algebra PARCC
MISA
English 10 PARCC
NSL Government HSA

10. To Be College and Career Ready
Rigor that complements your interests.
English classes with a grade of B or better
Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and with a grade of a B or better.
3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of a B or better.
2 or more credits in a World Language with a grade of a B or better. Most colleges look for a minimum of 3 World Language in high school.

11. To Be College and Career Ready
Score of a 1000 or higher on SAT I and/or a 24 or higher on the ACT
A cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
Internships related to the field of interest for some students
3 or more credits in Career Program courses with a grade of a B or better.

12. Freshman Year 7 Credits: English (1) Math (1) Social Studies (1)
Science (1)
Other classes (3)
(World Language, Physical Education, Art/Music, Technology Education, or other electives)

13. Preparing for High School
Have a positive attitude towards achievement: Do well in class and get good grades; high school courses become permanent on your transcript.
Make good choices about your classes for next year.
Consider where you want to be as a senior and map out a four year plan.
Embrace responsibility: hand in homework, make up assignments, take advantage of reteach/reassess opportunities, attend classes and get to class on time, manage time wisely.

14. Preparing for High School
Develop positive relationships with teachers and ask for help from them if needed. It is important to build a strong foundation.
Get to know your counselor and administrator. They can be a big help and support.
Get involved in clubs and activities that let you explore your interests.
Keep track of your accomplishments, activities, experiences and service because you will need these as you build your resume for college or career.

15. Getting Involved
Clubs
Community Service
Athletics

16. Activities Include Academic Debate Forensics
Honor Societies: National, Art, English, French, History, International, Italian, Spanish, Mu Alpha Theta, Quill & Scroll, Tri-M
It’s Academic
Mock Trial
Service
Ambassadors
Amnesty International
Best Buddies
Green Team
Interact
Key Club
Leo Club
Minority Scholars
Peer Mediators
Project Change
SADD
Student Government (SGA, Freshman Class
Sophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class)

17. More Activities Clubs Anime Asian Pacific Badminton
Black Student Union
Board Game
Book
Bowling
Break Dancing
C.A.S.T./Drama/Stage Crew
Chemistry
Chess
Creative Helpers
DESI
Doctors of Tomorrow
ECO-Sherwood
Educators Rising
Engineers Without Borders
Equestrian
F.B.L.A.
F.C.A.
Fashion
Film Festival
Forensics
Gardening
Give to Live
Homework
Ice Hockey
Independent Voters
International
Islamic Student Union
Jewish Culture
Men’s Barbershop
Men’s Choirs
Model U.N.
Pep Band
Philosophy
Pre-Vet
Rugby
Shakespeare
SHS International United
Ski
Stand for the Silent
Stand Proud
Sweet Adelines
X-STEM
Warrior Improvisation
Young Democrats
Young Republicans

18. Athletics Fall: Spring: Winter: Year Long: Football (v & jv)
Cross Country
Golf (co-ed)
Boys Soccer (v & jv)
Handball
Girls Tennis
Girls Soccer (v & jv)
Field Hockey (v & jv)
Girls Volleyball (v & jv)
Spring:
Baseball (v & jv)
Boys Volleyball
Gymnastics
Softball (v & jv)
Track
Allied Softball
Girls Lacrosse (v & jv)
Coed Volleyball
Boys Tennis
Boys Lacrosse (v & jv)
Winter:
Bocce Ball
Boys Basketball (v & jv)
Girls Basketball (v & jv)
Indoor Track
Swimming and Diving
Wrestling (v & jv)
Year Long:
Cheerleading
Pom Pons

19. Please remember…
Follow the recommendations your teachers have made. They know you as a student and they have a good understanding of the expectations of classes.
Talk with your parents or guardians, teachers and counselor about your course choices. They know you best!
Please have your MyMCPS Scheduler course selections entered and your registration card filled out by the due dates listed.
your counselor if you have questions!

20. Finally… Your course selections will be mailed home by mid-May.
After you submit your registration form, you may contact the counseling department at Sherwood High School if you need to make any changes.
Please note that any change request must be communicated by May 25, 2017.

21. Course Fair (now until 8:00)
Lower Level:
Look at presentations about SHS courses
Opportunity to discuss programs with school staff
Chance to buy Sherwood Spirit Wear